Answer the two questions:
Question 1
Faith Ringgold painted her Flag for the Moon: Die Nigger in 1969. In 1970, she was arrested for organizing “The People’s Flag Show”, which protested against laws governing the use of the image of the American flag. The two works above (See attachments) were also created in 1970. Identify them both by title and artist, and briefly discuss their imagery and historical context. Compare and contrast the two pictures.
Can you find any other artworks that use the image of the U.S. flag to convey a message on civil rights?
Please paste the URL of image you found here.
Hints:
The first image (left) is “American Indian” by Fritz Scholder and the second one (right) is “Injustice Case” by David Hammons.
Question 2
Watch the film Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey. This film talks about the different facets of his art, especially how he brings his experience as an African American into his work.
The second film Romare Bearden’s Southern Sensibility concludes with his legacy and contribution.
Discuss one significant aspect of his art and how that relates to his life or cultural experience. Comment on the posting of at least one other student in the class.
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